Lewes History Group

David has treated us all to Part 2 of his County Yarns review of the new Pells of Lewes book, in the Sussex Express of 16 October 2020.

As a former pupil of the Pells School, David remembers his time there, and especially Mr Lewis Turner, his Headmaster, who is described with affection.

He also finds out about the Lewes Telephone Exchange in Abinger Place, and the notable people who are buried in St John’s churchyard.

The Pells of Lewes is edited by Ruth Thomson and Sarah Bayliss, and features chapters by 16 authors.

Click on the image to read David’s review

Image from the Sussex Express, with thanks

On 15 July 1725, the Duke of Richmond challenged Sir William Gage to a cricket match on a pitch at Firle Place. The same pitch has been home to the Firle Cricket Club to this day.

Club historian Michael Tweed has written a book on the Club’s history, weaving in stories about Firle cricket and village life through the decades.

First published in February 2020, the book quickly sold out, and copies from the second print run are now available to order.

Michael Tweed
Another Lovely Day – Cricket at Firle 2020.

£7.50 including postage and packing, available from Michael Tweed michaelroytweed@yahoo.co.uk 

The Lewes History Group is delighted that David Arnold has written a full-page review of our new book – The Pells of Lewes: Pool, Park, People, Places, in his County Yarns local history column in the Sussex Express of 9 October 2020.

David has close personal connections to the Pells neighbourhood, going back almost 6 decades, but has still managed to discover some fascinating facts from the book. He promises further coverage to follow.

The Pells of Lewes is edited by Ruth Thomson and Sarah Bayliss, and features chapters by 16 authors.

Click on the image to read David’s review

Image from the Sussex Express, with thanks